7th Tactical Fighter Squadron

7th Tactical Fighter Squadron - Vietnam

UPDATED: 28 Dec 04

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7th Tactical Fighter Squadron

Lineage

7th Tactical Fighter Squadron on 8 Jul 1958.

Assignments

49th Fighter-Bomber (later, 49th Tactical Fighter; 49th Fighter) Wing, 10 Dec 1957 (attached to 26th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, 10 Sep–6 Oct 1971.

Stations

Takhli RTAFB, Thailand, 11 May–12 Aug 1972.

Aircraft

F–4, 1967–1977

Operations

Combat in Southeast Asia, 11 May–12 Aug 1972.

Honors

Service Streamers. None.

Campaign Streamers. Vietnam: Vietnam Ceasefire.

Decorations. Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device: 5 May–6 Oct 1972. Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards: 1 Mar 1964–28 Feb 1966; 1 Mar 1966–30 Jun 1967; 1 Jan 1971–15 Apr 1972. Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm: 8 May–24 Aug 1972.

Tail Code:

Aircraft: F-4

Vietnam Service: 5/72 - 8/72

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